Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Bharatiya Janata Party South Chennai candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan casts his vote at Saligramam in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. Voting is taking place today on all 39 seats of Tamil Nadu. Soundararajan is contesting against sitting DMK MP Thamizhachi. Thangapandian and AIADMK's J Jayavardhan said after casting their votes, "I am happy to cast my vote. This has been my booth for the last 3 years.I appeal to all the citizens to come and vote because it is our right." Today is a holiday to vote, not to have fun, this is my humble appeal. When people vote, they should vote for eligible and good people. Tamilisai also appealed to the Election Commission to avoid any kind of delay at the polling stations - voters may face some hesitation from time to time. I appeal to them to come to the booth because your You have the democratic right to choose the person you want to be your MP and Prime Minister.With Voting Mark, you can take a selfie and upload it to your social media to inspire your friends. I appeal to the Election Commission that there should be no delay in this and there should be water facilities.'' The first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging all eligible people to vote in record numbers. The Prime Minister called upon voters, especially young and first-time voters, to come out in large numbers, stressing that every vote counts and every voice counts "The 2024 Lok Sabha elections begin today. It is happening! As voting is going on in 102 seats, I urge all the people voting in these seats to exercise their franchise in record numbers, especially the youth and the first-timers. I appeal to voters to turn out in large numbers, after all, every vote counts and every voice counts!” A total of 102 seats in 21 states and union territories will go to polls in the first phase today, the PM said in a post on Twitter.Counting of votes will take place on June 4.